# The Iran war has cost the average U.S. household the equivalent of almost $2,000, and the energy portion goes up $50 a week, top economist says

- Source: Fortune
- Published: 2026-10-17T14:22:26+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://fortune.com/2026/10/17/iran-war-cost-us-household-2000-energy-prices-interest-rates-military-spending/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/the-iran-war-has-cost-the-average-u-s-household-the-equivalent-of-almo-a20f57/

The tally includes $1,100 in higher energy prices, $540 in higher interest rates and $360 in military costs.

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